Method and composition for skin lightening
US5858997A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and composition is provided for treating skin to achieve lightening by employing an active of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.30 alkyl, cycloalkyl and aryl radicals. Most preferred is acetaminophen.
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